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The NFL: League of Denial, written by Mark and Steve Fainaru is one of the first books to publicly question the NFL’s concussion protocol. The book was originally produced as a documentary on PBS, which aired in 2010. The two authors, Mark and Steve Fainaru are ESPN reporters, and brothers. Steve Fainaru formerly worked as a war reporter in Iraq, while Mark Fainaru primarily focused on sports journalism. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Mark Fairnaru describes the book as documenting "pretty

Sweat is pouring off spectators faces on  August 26, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The national anthem is playing before a preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. The cameras lock in on one lone player kneeling on the 49ers sideline. It’s their quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. This date marks the start of a string of NFL protesting--by taking a knee--performed by players--even by whole teams! Over the past year there have been many debates on whether it should

In today’s society it seems as if every citizen tend to be honest and opinionated. They like to stand for what they believe in. It’s America people are given the freedom and right to do that. Though, most recently, certain people have decided to express their opinions, whether it’s the people that are protesting or the ones that are against it. Particularly the topic of race, athletes of the NFL have took it upon themselves to either sit, kneel, or lock arms during the national anthem in hopes of

public trust. Moreover, he will attempt to identify how they attempted to justify what they did and the consequences of their actions. Also, he will be expected to include thoughts on why honesty is, after all, important. NFL Commissioner Robert Goodell and Former Ravens RB Ray Rice ​There are thousands of public figures who are in the spotlight every day. Some are shining on like stars for doing good things. Others are fighting judgements from society in general for the things they have done wrong

In my opinion Marshawn Lynch’s behavior with the media is unethical. I believe it is unethical and wrong because he signed a professional contract that states that he must speak to the media. Lynch should have never signed that contract because he is losing money. This is poor publicity for the Seattle Seahawks and the NFL. I took it as Lynch being rude and unprofessional when he finally decided to talk to the media but all the he said was “yeah” and “I am just here so I won’t get fined”. “It's

What is the Rooney Rule? The Rooney Rule was established to encourage diversity in coaching or any top management position in the National Football League. It required teams to interview a minority candidate before making a head coach or head management hire. Do NFL officials still need the Rooney Rule? Yes, the Rooney Rule has helped force owners to cast a wide net, going from who you know system to who’s the best system. What should be done about the lack of minority coaches and general managers

Blackout Review “You’re a Positive. That means you can do something” (Wells, 185). Blackout by Robison Wells is about Aubrey Parsons, a girl who, along with other teenagers, is sent to the military because of her abilities. But not everything is what it seems. She must use her newfound power and team up with other teenagers with abilities to stop World War 3. Blackout is a great read for people because of the action and suspense, connection to real life attacks, and theme about helping close friends

Football League only cares about making money. Continuing on that note, the research also showed a correlation on how the NFL is not going to make changes unless the players push for change to happen. An example of this is from the interview with Roger Frazier where he stated, “the NFL is not going to take any initiative

ROLANDO McCLAIN SUSPENDED FOR FIRST FOUR GAMES OF 2015 SEASON The Cowboys take another hit, when they were told that the former Alabama star will sit out the first 4 games of the 2015 season for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. Seriously? I thought we were past all this. When will enough be enough that we continue to put up with all this. These guys have it so good and to risk it all is beyond me and infuriating. Should Cowboys nation be worried. We have taken on white a few "projects"

The 2011 National Football League Collective Bargaining Agreement is the seventh agreement since the establishment of the first CBA in 1968. It is important to understand the terms of the CBA and the intent in which it was established. Collective bargaining agreements, in the context of professional sports, are the agreements reached between a particular league’s players and the league owners. A league’s collective bargaining agreement establishes specific elements of how the league will operate